Sam Houston State vs Hawaii Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 6, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/01/2025, 10:10 PM ET

Sam Houston Preview

The Sam Houston State Bearkats visit Clarence T.C Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii Saturday to play the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Sam Houston State is 0-2 following its 38-21 loss on Friday to the UNLV Rebels. The Bearkats opened the season with a 41-24 loss to Western Kentucky. SHSU is allowing an average of 39.5 points per game, while scoring an average of just 22.5 per game. Get all of the best college football information with our free college football picks.

Hunter Watson has thrown for 310 yards with one interception, while Mabrey Mettauer has thrown for 86 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Watson is the leading rusher with 108 yards and two touchdowns. Elijah Green leads all receivers with 79 yards. Defensive back Emon Allen is the leading tackler with 15. Sam Houston State has made three sacks and one interception.

Hawaii Predictions

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors dropped to 1-1 following Saturday’s 40-6 loss to the Arizona Wildcats. Hawaii opened the season with a 23-20 win over Stanford. In the loss to Arizona, Hawaii gave up 346 yards of total offense to Arizona. The Rainbow Warriors gained 293 yards of total offense and committed five costly turnovers. Hawaii QB Micah Alejado threw for 157 yards with one interception.

Hawaii quarterback Micah Alejado has thrown for 367 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Landon Sims is the leading rusher with 53 yards, and Cam Barfield has 51 yards rushing. Pofele Ashlock leads all receivers with 93 yards and one touchdown reception. Defensive back Peter Manuma is the leading tackler with 15. Hawaii's defense has made 3.0 sacks and intercepted one pass.

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Sam Houston vs Hawaii Pick

Hawaii is coming off a disappointing loss to Arizona on Saturday night, but opened the regular season with a three-point victory over the Stanford Cardinal and will bounce back with a victory on Saturday against a Sam Houston State team that is in transition. Hawaii has covered the number in five of seven, while Sam Houston State has covered the number in just three of its last eight. Final Score Prediction: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors win and cover ATS 31-12.

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